What does being righteous mean to you? It can mean different things to different people. For some, it can mean perfection, never doing anything wrong. For others, it can be the process of moving toward perfection, even if never achieved. What if righteousness did not depend on us? In the strictest sense, righteousness is perfection.Continue reading “Gate of Righteousness”
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Salvation Has Come
How are you feeling today? Are you holding on to Jesus Christ? Are you holding on to God? Do you attribute your salvation to him? Do you know you are strengthened by him? Have you taken stock of your standing with God? Will you give him the credit due him? How we feel can changeContinue reading “Salvation Has Come”
Mistaken Identity
Have you ever mistaken someone you see to be someone else? Have you seen someone you know but did not recognize them? Has either of those situations caused you to be embarrassed? What if you were to meet someone you knew well and did not recognize them? When Mary was sitting outside the empty tomb, sheContinue reading “Mistaken Identity”
The Day In Between
It’s Saturday. We wait. Jesus has been crucified. He has been put in the tomb. We ponder. We wonder what is next. We remember the dreams of God’s kingdom coming to earth. We remember the darkness that fell over the earth from noon until three in the afternoon. Perhaps one of the most amazing thingsContinue reading “The Day In Between”
False Piety
The Jewish leaders condemn Jesus. They state He must die. But they don’t have authority under Roman rule to conduct executions. So, they must take Him to Pontius Pilate, the Roman Governor of Judea. Early in the morning on Friday, they present Him at the Governor’s Palace. The Jewish leaders were concerned about their purityContinue reading “False Piety”
Divine Power
We often hear that Jesus knew all that was going to happen as He was betrayed, faced a false trial, and went to the cross. How do we know that? John tells Jesus knew. Not only did Jesus know but He was in control of the situation. He met His betrayer with dignity. As JudasContinue reading “Divine Power”
Disciple of Jesus
A lot happens in the last week of Jesus’ life before going to the cross. One of the more well-known commands of Jesus was given during those last days. As He is teaching His disciples and preparing them for Him to leave them, He tells them to love one another. Was it necessary to tellContinue reading “Disciple of Jesus”
Mystery of God
We hear it said that Jesus was both fully human and fully God when He walked this earth. Though we may not completely comprehend what this means, we can see glimpses of it in the gospels. We understand the miracles of healing and casting out demons required the power of God. We also see theContinue reading “Mystery of God”
Lowliest Tasks
As we enter Holy Week, we begin the trek of following Jesus through the last days of His life on this earth. The Passover was arguably the most significant festival and meal for the Jews. They remembered the awesome power of God that freed them from slavery in Egypt. Though it was a festival ofContinue reading “Lowliest Tasks”
Praise the King
How often do you give God the credit? Have you sung Jesus’ praises outside of Sunday morning worship? Do you praise Him when you are not around other Christians? Are you willing to proclaim His mighty deeds, His resurrection, and the blessings you have received? Praising Jesus may be difficult for us. Our politically correctContinue reading “Praise the King”
Marty Pressey 